Muskegon – How long can you keep a Hula Hoop going? Have you done a random act of kindness lately? Law enforcement, fire, paramedics and even the Prosecutor’s Office are connecting with youth and families in Muskegon County through safe and healthy summer challenges! Those who respond on the Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/safeandhealthysummertaskforce) are entered into […]
By John R. Hall The Covid 19 outbreak of 2020 has altered many plans and programs, including the normal in-person youth career programs sponsored by West Michigan Works! In its stead, the organization is rolling out its Summer 2020 Virtual Career Readiness Program, where on-line participants can explore careers virtually, learn what careers are available, […]
Lansing – MCC President Dale K. Nesbary testified before the Michigan House Appropriations Higher Education and Community Colleges Appropriations Subcommittee on June 3, when he addressed community colleges in a COVID-19 environment and opening campuses for the fall semester. State Rep. Scott VanSingel (R-Grant) chairs the subcommittee. In addition to Nesbary, other higher education leaders who testified […]
By Mr. Joe Walker, Managing Editor of MuskegonTribune.com “Black Lives Matter” was met with resistance from the very beginning. This rallying plea for Black people in America to be treated justly, to not have their existence devalued and even executed because of their skin color, was immediately countered with cries of “All Lives Matter”. That’s […]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has deigned a Resuming Business Toolkit that’s available to download or print from their official website. The intention of this Toolkit is to assist employers slow the spread of COVID-19 as they begin reintegrating employees into non-healthcare settings, lowering the impact of the coronavirus in their workplace. Included […]
WHAT: In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Baker College will host a Virtual Commencement ceremony to honor and celebrate its 2020 graduating class. Although a virtual celebration can’t replace the experience of a traditional commencement ceremony, Baker College is working hard to ensure the online event will give every Class of 2020 graduate the honor and […]
Former Vice President Joe Biden has made his bid for President official. With the results of the June 2, 2020 primaries, Biden has officially clinched the Democratic Party nomination. The 77-year-old secured 1,911 delegates necessary to top his party’s ballot. The Presidential Election is November 3rd. Visit Vote.gov to register.
By Wendy Trach, RN Although over 5,000 Michiganders have tragically lost their lives to the coronavirus, there are tentative new signs of hope. Here in west Michigan where I live and work, after we saw an alarming increase in COVID patients, new cases now seem to be declining. But we are certainly not out of […]
LAS VEGAS– Prince Ranch Boxing’s undefeated super bantamweight contender, Raeese “The Beast” Aleem (16-0, 10 KOs), who is ranked WBA #13, is eyeing a showdown with WBO #1 Inter-Continental super bantamweight champion Stephen Fulton (18-0, 8 KOs), who is also rated WBC #6. “I am coming off the best win of my career, a fourth-round […]
Governor Gretchen Whitmer will announce today she is lifting her stay-at-home order and greatly reopening much of the state. The state will move to Phase 4 of her restart plan in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak and will enable various industries to start reengaging. Highlights of the plan obtained by Gongwer News Service show the […]